YEARLY HIGH
1903.5522 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1676.5247 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1789.0046 BIF

2016 EUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 1903.5522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1676.5247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 227.0275 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1696.8627 to the December average rate of 1765.1004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1903.5522 was up 1.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1882.7833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,517,761 BIF
2015 Average 8,693,146 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,382,623 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,135,137.63 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1882.6194
1679.9757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1749.5029, compared to 1828.5063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 79.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1749.5029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1828.5063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 168.3575 BIF (High: 1903.5522 / Low: 1735.1947). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.6286 BIF (High: 1875.0563 / Low: 1848.4278).

June Spread (Volatile) ±168.3575
September Spread (Stable) ±26.6286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 38.8195 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.8195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1805.1361) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1756.7923), the exchange rate shifted by +48.3438 (+2.75%).

2016 Avg (June) 1805.1361
2015 Avg (June) 1756.7923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1713.3474 1676.5247 1696.8627
February 1758.1164 1700.1883 1732.5659
March 1779.8076 1705.7165 1739.4182
April 1784.9631 1738.2926 1761.9942
May 1796.0875 1731.1856 1761.0401
June 1903.5522 1735.1947 1805.1361
July 1857.3205 1816.6136 1834.8393
August 1889.3368 1839.6258 1862.0589
September 1875.0563 1848.4278 1865.7324
October 1872.3764 1814.8741 1839.3866
November 1862.0608 1763.3812 1803.9200
December 1805.7175 1735.2008 1765.1004